1964 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 119 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |